Crank Seeks 1.5 Million From Jay Gould in New York
Ephraim Pine, a Millville, New Jersey man, waited two days in the Western Union building seeking an interview with Jay Gould. He claimed a plan to buy New Jersey land for railroads and build a city, and said Gould would fund it. Gould refused to see him. Pine departed without arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ephraim Pine
Millville
N. J
Western Union
Broadway
Jay Gould
Gould
New Jersey
Astor House
W. R. van Guilder
Jersey
George Gould
Wilmington clerk treasurer vanishes amid public money missing
Brattleboro Vermont February 3 Albert M Johnson town clerk treasurer and tax collector of Wilmington is missing with about 1200 to 1300 dollars in town funds. He kept money in a safe at his Main Street store and office. the safe was forced open and a note of the shortage surfaced. Johnson a war veteran and Methodist church attendant left a wife and four children. The town bondsmen secure potential loss while authorities pursue clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattteroro
Albert M. Johnson
Wilmington
Johnson
Vermont
Theg
Loyal Legion Meeting Honors Lowell Tribute at Banquet
The Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion met at the American House with about three hundred companions. General John D. Otis presided. Gov. William H. Russell attended the banquet as guest of honor, and a tribute to James Russell Lowell was delivered by Colonel T. W. Higginson. Nine new members were elected to the first class, including Hubbard Moses Abbott and George Wendall Dutton, with Allan Arnold joining by inheritance. Music by Tom Henry and Harry Daggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
American House
Order
John D. Otis
William HK. Russell
James Russell Lowell
T. W. Higginson
Hubbard Moses Abbott
Thirty-seventh
Massachusetts Infantry
U. 8
S. W
George Wendall Dutton
Anson D. Fessenden
Fifty-third Infantry
United States
Theodore 5. Foster
Twenty-First Massachusetts Infantry
Alfred O. Hitchcock
Fifty-seventh
U.S. V
John White Kimball
U. S&s V
Charles Lewis Porter
New Hampshire Infantry
Lewis Reed
Fifty-fourth
Allan Arnold
Messrs
Tom Henry
Harry Daggett
Abolition of Executive Council Debated at Constitutional Convention
The article reviews a 19th century push to abolish the Executive Council, tracing efforts since 1853. It notes arguments for and against abolition, including shifting pardons and appointment powers, reorganizing vote returns, and funding implications. The convention ultimately increased council size to eight and altered duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Russell
Bd. F. Hallett
Senate
Congress
Commonwealth
Hallett
Haslett
Virginia
Edward L. Keyes
Abington
J. Keyes
Council
Boston Island Prison Riot Ends After Mass Confrontation
Disorder at Deer Island prison erupts as 850 inmates yell at officers and demand the release of McCue. A wild mob storms the yard and store sheds while guards arm with revolvers. authorities call in commissioners and police to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
McCue
Deer Island
Erskine
McCune
Gerrish
Boston Post Office Monthly Letters Report and Local Events
The Boston Post Office reports 11 785 letters delivered last month, up from 10 688 the prior year, with gains at central, Back Bay, and South End offices. Also noted are a derailment near Lowell, a photographic booking of suspect Thomas Kelly, an electric car fire at East Boston North Ferry, and upcoming society meetings and alumni dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post Office
Central Office
Back Bay
South End
John E. Sanford
Taunton
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Lowell Station
Thomas Kelly
Division 4
Rogues’ Gallery
Washington-Bartlett Street
Boston North Ferry
Boston Theosophical Society
Boylston Street
M. I. Barnett
Unitarian Club
Vendome
Norwich University
Young’s
Rioters Clash With Police at Island Prison Revolt
Prison inmates armed and riotous stormed Loafers Hall prompting a large police deployment. Forty minutes later officers charged, prisoners fled, many wounded. About 550 inmates dispersed, 30 hospitalized for scalp injuries. Patrolman Gray injured. Mayor Matthews and Chairman Jenks headed to the island for updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meb
Burrill
Bragdon
Battery Wharf
Gerrish
Gray
Station 3
Matthews
Jenks
Masters at Veer Island Prison Riot Sparked by Arrests
On January 18 trouble at Veer Island followed the arrest of a prisoner linked to a disturbance in Loafers Hall. Prisoners refused to work after officials cut the food supply, then capitulated after authorities investigated and deemed the matter arranged satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veer Island
McCue
Gerrish
Island Prison Overcrowding Sparks Control Concerns
Eleven hundred prisoners and about one thousand more under sentence crowd the Island facility along with around one hundred juvenile offenders. Only sixty guards could be summoned to quell disturbances. 410 cells are far fewer than the population, with dormitories used for extra lodging. Solitary confinement on bread and water remains the harshest penalty, limited to three days by statute.
Rival papers race to break riot news in extra editions
The Herald and Globe each claim priority in covering a riot, with the Herald first on the ground and the Globe issuing an early extra. Both papers tout their speed, noting later editions distanced competitors by about the same margin and that readers were tipped early. The exchange ends with humorous self-praise on newsroom feats.
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Herald and Globe
Herald
Globe
Bulletin
Globe Extra
Police clear Deer Island hall after inmate revolt on ship
Captain Bragdon reports a dawn mutiny at Deer Island Loafers Hall with about 400 prisoners. Gerrish-led officers entered from rear and front, 150 went quiet. Bragdon led a forceful charge clearing the hall in minutes. Weapons seized and detainees locked in cells. no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrish
Bragdon
Post
Burrell
Deer Island
Protector
Howe
Kimball
Ritter
Thomas
Burns
Loafers’ Hall
Gray
Division 3
Free Transportation Discussed for Russian Relief Goods
The trunk line executive committee met in New York on February 3 to discuss free transport of flour and corn donated by millers in the West and Northwest for relief in Russia. It was decided to offer free transportation for a reasonable amount of food products to the Atlantic seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trunk Line
Russia
Atlantic Seaboard
Estimates for Candle Burn Time Spark Reader Theories
The Post readers submit varied estimates for burning a candle long, from 51 hours 10 minutes 5 seconds to 213 hours 28 minutes 13 seconds. Contributors include Peter E. Griffin with sixty coupons, J. L. Kimball, Lucy N. Upham, and Charles H. Burke among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
A. G. Froor Hincham
Peter E. Griffin
Trinity
J. E. Barry
Cambridge
W. O. Inness
Everett
J. L. Kimball
Newton
A. H. Wilcomb
Chester
N. H
Jerry Callahan
Albany Street
CU. C. Clapp
Lucy N. Upham
Chelsea
Charles
Gladstone Manifesto Urges Land Reform and Public Rights
London Feb 3 The Liberal leader Gladstone releases a manifesto urging broader land access for agriculturalists, expanded poor laws, and protection for public meetings. He contrasts 1819 Manchester reform violence with current rights, endorses free press and trade union growth, and calls for parish councils and rural worker reading clubs.
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London
William E. Gladstone
Liberal Party
Weekly
Star
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Manchester
Reading Clubs
All About the Candle Burns for World’s Fair Contest
A six foot beeswax candle will be lighted at noon on March in a public trial. Estimates of burn time are invited from readers with prizes offering free World’s Fair excursions to the three closest guesses. Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews have given sample estimates of 700 and 600 hours. Many guesses received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Russell
Matthews
Chicago
Weak Nerves and Weak Bodies by Dr Greene's Nervura
Terrible indeed. The article warns grip weakness can lead to nervous breakdowns and potential paralysis or death unless cured. It promotes Dr Greene's Nervura as a safe, vegetable remedy that restores strength, with testimonial from Mrs. F Helsten in Brooklyn claiming life saving results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Bostom
Greene
Nervura credited for curing grip and restoring health
Charles H. Stevens of South Effingham NB reports severe grip side effects including nervous debility and abdominal bloating. After one week on Dr. Greene's Nervura his bowels girth reduced by two inches and now works a full day. He cites the Boston specialist's free consultations and symptom form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Mass
Shaft from Ahnas: Egypts ancient column arrives in Boston
The Egypt Exploration Fund excavates Heracleopolis area revealing a red granite shaft from the temple of Harshexi at Ahnas Fayoum. Rameses I names and offerings appear in clear hieroglyphs. Dr. Winslow and Biblia note the shaft as a beauty from 2500 B C, soon to be displayed at the Boston Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum of Fine Arts
Ahnas
Fayoum
William C. Winslow
Egypt Exploration Fund
Heracleopolis
Hanes
Harshexi
Rameses I
Horus
British Museum
Boston
Museum
Winslow
Little
Egypt
Biblia
Journal of Archeology
Amelia B. Edwards
Egypt Exploring Fund
B. C
Beacon Street
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Crank
Methodist Church
the Loyal Legion
E Russell
Halifax
Bermuda
New England
HamiLtroyn
Benjamin Johnson, Grocers’ Exchange
Central Wharf
Life ON the
Devlin
Eabody
Police
Fam
Addrees
Eider
Heinecke
Leider
Southampton
Trinidad
Orinoco
A. E. Gaterbridge & CO
Cook & Son
Washington St
The
Arthur Dixwell
Tremont St
Temple PL
Central 8.Q
Lynn
Manufacturers’ National Bank of Boston
B. FE. Alwood
Barnard & CO
Ake
Paine’s Furniture
Quincy House
Paine’s Furniture Company Employees’ Mutual Benefit Association
George 8. Dyer
William L. Shearer
James L. Paine
Paine’s Furniture Company
Worcester
Harrington
Kavanaugh
Rialto
Antwerp
Wendell Phillips Woman’s Club
Blue Room
State House
King OF Labor Savers
Bennington Street
East Boston
Milk Street
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